Project concept

A 360° perspective on research

GinF integrates gender and diversity dimensions into research processes and contributes to strengthening the quality and relevance of scientific work.

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The project in detail

GinF aims to ensure that the natural significance of gender and diversity aspects are recognized and systematically taken into account in research. This furthers the goal of scientific excellence and underlines the requirement to make research relevant and useful for all sections of society.

Numerous examples from medical and technical reseach demonstrate the need to male research context dependent and gender sensitive in order to minimze misdiagnoses and technical limitations related to gender factors. The project also responds to developments in international research funding , which increasingly requires consideration of gender dimensions as a central quality criterion for research.

The project is interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary. It is aimed at scientists from ten Hamburg universities and non-university research institutions and actively involves business managers and consultants in research funding as well as experts in transfer and equality.

The project's needs-based measures are aimed at researchers, encouraging them to reflect specifically on the relevance of gender dimensions in their own research, identify potential gaps, and make adjustments as necessary. At the same time, the project aims to structurally anchor gender dimensions as a natural part of our research culture.

Cooperations in focus

The first phase of the project involves close cooperation with pioneers in medical research and with the clusters of excellence at the University of Hamburg.

Formats at a glance

GinFTalks

In individual presentations, national and international experts provide insights into the relevance of gender and diversity dimensions in research. The talks open up scientific perspectives, provide inspiration, and stimulate critical discussion.

GinFSpotlights

The spotlights focus on specific topics and highlight how gender and diversity play a role in the respective research context. They offer a compact, focused, and discipline-specific examination.

GinFWorkshops

The workshops are aimed in particular at researchers in qualification phases and combine subject-specific knowledge transfer with reflection and further development of their own research projects. They offer space for intensive work and collegial exchange.

GinFConsulting

The inter-university research advisory service supports researchers from all partner universities in reflecting on their own research profile with regard to gender and diversity dimensions, as well as in reviewing and designing third-party funding applications

Contact

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you are interestd in collaborating with us on an event: ginf"AT"uni-hamburg.de.

We will plan a suitable offer with you and implement it.